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B2V race a success

Baker to Vegas  Waiting for race to start after Shoshone command  post setup.

The Baker to Las Vegas race was completed this year and the Barstow Amateur Radio club was able to provide Communications and support for the four San Bernardino County Sheriff teams at the Shoshone Base. The post was set up on the 8th and began providing communications at 0800 on the 9th of April. It was not shut down until 2200 after the last runner had passed. One of the Sheriff teams finished 4th in class. Complete details with pictures were presented at the regular club meeting on the 14th of April. Thanks to Bob KO6BOB who coordinated with Jack K6XS and Bill N6WL who assisted.

K6XS Jack and N6WL Bill  waiting for race start
Ko6BOB BOB notifying a Las Vegas Shoshone is race ready for traffic
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General License Class Starting February 5

We will be holding a class for anyone interested in upgrading to the General License. The classes will be held Monday evenings from 6PM to 8PM, starting February 5. This class will be held on Zoom.

We will be using the ARRL General Class License Manual. The manual is usually available on Amazon for a lower price than the actual ARRL store. Be sure to get the current book, for 2023 to 2027. This is the 10th edition.

If you are interested in this class sign up using the form on the license class page.

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“Rt66 on the Air” is active.

The Barstow Amateur Radio Clube is active as W6E for the Rt66 on the Air Special Event. If you work W6E and want a QSL card, send your card and an SASE to our club address.

Barstow Amateur Radio Club

P.O.Box 2141

Barstow, CA 92312

No money is required, but your card and an SASE is required.

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ARRL Field Day 2023

We are actively planning Field Day activities, which will be held June 24 and 25, 2023. Check our 2023 Field Day page for details.

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Technician License Classes Starting May 15, 2023

We will be holding Technician Class License classes on Monday evenings from 6PM to 8PM, starting May 15.

For details and to RSVP check out our license class page.

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Congress introduces two bills to enhance Ham Radio experience

 The US House of Representatives will have at least two proposals related to Amateur Radio to review in the 2023-2024 session. The bills introduced focus on improving antenna restrictions and HF digital operations. Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio sponsors HR-9670, the “Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act.” The bill attempts to take on private land use restrictions and covenants. The bill’s intro reads, “…amateur stations have been shown to be frequently and increasingly precluded” by these unreasonable rules. Changes included in HR-9670 include allowing antennas shorter than 1 meter, antennas part of a flagpole, and wire antennas. You can read the entire HR9670 bill at the ARRL website, and track progress on congress.gov. Arizona Congressperson Debbie Lesko sponsors HR-9664, focused on digital symbol rates for HF. Rep. Lesko says it is to “eliminate the current Symbol Rate Limit set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and replace it 3 with a 2.8 kilohertz (kHz) bandwidth limit. The bill brings regulations up to speed with modern technology advances in amateur radio.” If you support these changes, consider letting your congressional representative know. You can find contact information at https://www.congress.gov/members.

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Newberry Springs Pistachio Festival

Join BARC for portable operation on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Loaded with Fun, Games, Food & Craft Vendors, and lots of Pistachios. Come meet the Mascot, view the art exhibit, pet the mini critters, and be entertained by the live band and gunfight skits.

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One week to the club meeting, with a special guest!

On Thursday, September 8, we will hold our regular monthly club meeting. 7PM at the American Legion Hall.

We will be joined by a special guest speaker, Mike Sipin KA9CQL. Mike will tell us about his experience using Amateur Radio to experiment with, track, and control high-altitude balloons.

Mike says it will not be too technical, but should be very interesting!

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Less Than a Month to Route 66 On The Air!

BARC members will be operating as special event station W6E, part of a series of stations from Santa Monica to Chicago. This year Route 66 One The Air will be September 10 to 18, a full nine-day 24 hours window.

for more information, please check out our event page, and join in the fun!

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License Classes Start September 7, 2022!

BARC holds license classes periodically to support those interested in getting into our hobby, as well as current hams looking to upgrade. If you are interested in a class, or know someone who is interested, please use the link below to sign up. BARC membership is no required and the classes are free.

Starting September 7th, we will be holding license classes on Zoom twice each month. Classes will be 6PM to 8PM (ish) on the first and third Wednesdays.

The plan is to begin with the Technician license materials and continue directly into the General and Amateur Extra materials.

Anyone interests should fill out the form on classes and testing page. Those who sign up will be sent a link to the Zoom class.